The President and Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo, has commissioned Ghana Navy Ship (GNS) Achimota and Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ezinlibo at the Western Naval Command on Monday 23 December 2024.

In his speech, Nana Akuffo-Addo highlighted the role of the Ghana Navy in securing maritime resources as well as contributing to regional and global peace. He emphasised that the commissioning served as a reminder of the Navy’s importance in safeguarding the territorial maritme space of the Nation.

He posited that the auxiliary ship would enhance operational readiness, combat illegal activities, conduct search and rescue missions and assist in logistics resupply to mission areas all over the world. He added that, FOB Ezinlibo, on the other hand has accommodation units capable of housing over one thousand (1,000) personnel, a harbour and administration block.

The President also noted that the Ghana Navy had successfully integrated drone technology into its operations, enabling intelligence-driven missions and surveillance of the Exclusive Economic Zone. The move, he stated had significantly improved maritime security making the sea safer for maritime trade.

Nana Addo also paid glowing tribute to the Honorable Minister for Defence, Dominic Nitiwul, the Chief of the Defence Staff, Lieutenant General Thomas Oppong- Peprah and the Chief of the Naval Staff, Rear Admiral Issa Adam Yakubu for their tireless efforts in ensuring the timely completion of the projects.